Initiated by the Alumni Ambassadors Ms Jamie Zhan (in UK) and Ms Ellen Cheng (in Vancouver), CityU alumni gathered together to celebrate the Chinese New Year on 1 February and 15 February 2014 respectively. The gatherings facilitated exchange among alumni and strengthened the overseas alumni connection. For upcoming non-local alumni events, please visit the website of Alumni Relations Office.

Alumni Ambassador Ms Jamie Zhan (second from right) celebrates the Chinese New Year with fellow alumni in the UK.

Convocation shows full support to the CityU Delegation at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon this year.

Convocation Vice-Chairman Mr William Khoo, Standing Committee members Mr Gabriel Ho, Mr Aaron Hui, Mr James Kong, Miss Flora Leung, Mr Billy Li and Miss Ywing Yeung joined the support team on-site in the early morning on 16 February to cheer on some 1,200-strong CityU runners at the race. Vice-Chairman Mr Joseph Tsoi also represented the Convocation at the flag presentation ceremony held on 7 February to gear up the runners.

This annual event aims to strengthen unity among the CityU community and also encourage them to do exercise. Convocation is proud to witness CityU runners who demonstrated great enthusiasm and completed the race successfully!

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Convocation Vice-Chairman Mr Joseph Tsoi (sixth from left, 2nd row on stage) and University representatives jointly present the flag to the CityU Delegation.

Convocation hails valiant CityU marathon runners.

In a recent meeting of the 30^th Anniversary Sub-committee on Student Programme held on 12 February, Convocation Chairman Mr Clovis Lau reviewed the progress of work with its Committee members on the various initiatives of student programmes for the University′s 30^th anniversary!

Highlights include a Joint-Concert, 30 Voluntary Service Projects, a Video Competition and Talks by popular writers/artists. The Convocation will bring to the timely attention of alumni and encourage them to join-in these celebration programmes.

The Convocation is dedicated to uniting fellow alumni to support social service endeavors. This year, as its second consecutive year, the Convocation continues to serve as the Supporting Unit for “City-Youth Empowerment Project – Career Workshop for Ethnic Minority”. This annual social service programme, organised by City-Youth Empowerment Project of the Department of Applied Social Studies, will take place on 2 March.

Ethnic youths from a secondary school will receive a half-day orientation on interview skills and hands-on training by participating in the mock interviews. Highlights of the workshop include a career sharing-session to be conducted by a group of alumni volunteers from different career fields to give participants a broad view of options. The Convocation would like to extend a special thanks to those alumni who will be joining the Standing Committee members to serve as volunteers on this occasion.

The City University of Hong Kong Social Work Alumni Association (CityUSWAA) is going to hold a workshop in March to meet the needs of members for continuous professional training. It is open to all alumni and students.

On 29 March, alumna, registered social worker and well-known author Ms Annie Chiang (蔣慧瑜小姐), will discuss the five elements leading to be a passionate social worker. The workshop will be a platform for mutual learning and experiences sharing among professional social workers.

For details about the workshop, please go to the CityUSWAA facebook page and submit your e-application by scanning the QR Code. For enquiries, please email (aas-swaa@alumni.cityu.edu.hk) or call 5114 3504.